Recruiting Officer

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

$39,000-$40,000 Salary commensurate with education, experiences, and other requirements. Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.)

Exempt

Continuing

Full-Time

N/A

12 Month

Just Cause

Provide administrative leadership and management of student recruiting activities for the university’s academic programming. Engage in recruitment practices which are in keeping with the Division’s Mission and Vision Statements.
Travel, carrying of materials, evening and weekend hours are required.

Staff

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Work experience in an aspect of recruitment, marketing and/or public relations.

Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge of and/or a degree in marketing, advertising, and/or communications.
Familiarity with Ferris’ programs and mission.
Successful work experience in college admissions recruiting.

Function as an official representative of the University at career fairs, high schools, career technical centers, and community college visits, new student orientations, education related conferences and other recruiting related activities.
Acquire and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the University in order to provide explanation and interpretation of eligibility requirements and Admission’s practices and procedures.
Prepare and present written/oral student recruitment related communications to a variety of internal and external audiences.
Use initiative and sound judgment in administrative matters, within the authority designated by the Dean or designee.
Establish and maintain communications and coordination with administration, faculty, academic counselors, and staff on all pertinent recruiting issues, through meetings, conferences, and written communications as required.
Serve on University committees to improve/increase recruiting efforts.
Maintain inventory of student recruitment supplies and equipment
Provide leadership in the updated maintenance of the student recruitment database that tracks prospects, admits, and enrollees. Generate reports from this database as needed
Assist in the summer orientation and/or registration process.
Manage all aspects of assigned territory.
Provide personal and authentic communications to prospective students and parents.
Acquire and maintain knowledge of multi software and cloud based tools.
Maintain confidential information and be knowledgeable of, and comply with, university policies and procedures.
Report to the Associate Director of Admissions/Recruitment Processes.
Demonstrate an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.
Perform any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with a varied and diverse group of constituents.
Research, explore and recommend effective methods of recruitment practices.
Communicate successfully, both oral and written, to include public speaking.
Project a positive image and establish good rapport with the public.
Travel with overnight stays; work nights and weekends when necessary.
Ability to work with a diverse workforce and student population.
Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.

Initial Application Review Date: